Saltwater rinses are definitely a lifesaver—though I gotta admit, the first time my dentist suggested it, I thought he was pulling my leg. I mean, sal...

I remember when my dentist first told me about saltwater rinses, I thought he was pulling my leg. Like, really? Salt and water, that's it? But after a...

I tried the gels too, and yeah, they do help. But honestly, nothing beats a good ol' saltwater rinse for me—cheap, easy, and reminds me of grandma's a...

Haha, I've gotta admit, I'm a little jealous yours survived the overnight soakings! Mine wasn't so lucky. I used to toss mine into a glass of water ev...

Haha, your cruise story cracked me up—I can totally relate. Reminds me of the time I went camping shortly after getting my dentures. Thought I'd be fi...

Funny you mention ginger tea—I gave it a shot thinking it'd be soothing, but boy, was I wrong. Felt like I'd gargled with hot sauce! Mint wasn't as ba...

Haha, caramel popcorn is definitely a bold move with braces. But honestly, I think orthodontists sometimes exaggerate the popcorn thing. I mean, sure,...

Haha, same here. I've been drinking coffee every morning for decades, and my teeth have definitely paid the price. I used to brush immediately after t...

Haha, totally relate to the second-guessing. Had a similar thing happen years back when my daughter face-planted off her scooter and cracked her front...

Haha, refried beans...brave choice! I tried that once after my wisdom teeth came out, and let's just say my stomach had opinions about it later. Mashe...